Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit Members, officers, and employees of the House from serving on the board of directors of any entity which receives funding from, or is affiliated with or owned or controlled by, the United Front Work Department of the Chinese Communist Party, any other element of the Chinese Communist Party, or any foreign adversary, and for other purposes.

12/15/2023, 3:51 PM

This resolution prohibits a Member of the House of Representatives from serving on a board of directors (1) of an entity that is affiliated with China or another foreign adversary, or (2) that includes any agent of China or other foreign adversary.

Bill 118 HRES 207 aims to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to prevent Members, officers, and employees of the House from serving on the board of directors of any organization that receives funding from, or is connected to, the United Front Work Department of the Chinese Communist Party, other parts of the Chinese Communist Party, or any foreign adversary. The bill seeks to address concerns about potential conflicts of interest and foreign influence on decision-making within the House of Representatives. The goal is to ensure that individuals in positions of power within the House do not have ties to entities that may compromise the integrity and independence of the legislative process. This legislation is part of broader efforts to safeguard against foreign interference in US politics and protect national security interests.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 207

Introduced on
2023-03-08

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/8/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution prohibits a Member of the House of Representatives from serving on a board of directors (1) of an entity that is affiliated with China or another foreign adversary, or (2) that includes any agent of China or other foreign adversary.

Bill 118 HRES 207 aims to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to prevent Members, officers, and employees of the House from serving on the board of directors of any organization that receives funding from, or is connected to, the United Front Work Department of the Chinese Communist Party, other parts of the Chinese Communist Party, or any foreign adversary. The bill seeks to address concerns about potential conflicts of interest and foreign influence on decision-making within the House of Representatives. The goal is to ensure that individuals in positions of power within the House do not have ties to entities that may compromise the integrity and independence of the legislative process. This legislation is part of broader efforts to safeguard against foreign interference in US politics and protect national security interests.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedAmending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit Members, officers, and employees of the House from serving on the board of directors of any entity which receives funding from, or is affiliated with or owned or controlled by, the United Front Work Department of the Chinese Communist Party, any other element of the Chinese Communist Party, or any foreign adversary, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Congress

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Latest Summary5/4/2023

This resolution prohibits a Member of the House of Representatives from serving on a board of directors (1) of an entity that is affiliated with China or another foreign adversary, or (2) that includes any agent of China or other foreign adversar...


Latest Action3/8/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.